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September 3, 2024
ASSIST Fallen Officer Fund is currently accepting submissions for Officer of the Year.
Author: ASSIST
We will be accepting applications UNTIL 9/14/2024.
Please include:
• the details of the event
• the date
• location
• and supporting information.
The winning officer will receive a $500 dollar check, a night at the Hilton RIO with us Oct 1st as well as receiving the award at the President’s Gala. Please e-mail all submissions to: aprosec@msn.com
Established in 2004 by ASSIST, the Fallen Officer Fund (FOF) came into existence following the tragic shooting of a Security Officer in Dallas, TX. The officer was tragically alone at an armed 2-man post with an empty holster when the incident occurred. After the officer passed away, it was discovered that his family was unable to afford a proper burial. Moved by this hardship, ASSIST members rallied together and collected funds to support the family during their time of need. With no financial backing from the officer’s employer and no Worker’s Compensation available, ASSIST took the initiative to create the FOF.
In the years that followed, ASSIST continued to provide financial assistance to officers and their families in the wake of Line of Duty Deaths and other catastrophic events. During difficult times when multiple Security Officers in Texas made the ultimate sacrifice, ASSIST ensured that the families received full financial support until they could secure Worker’s Compensation or Social Security Survivor benefits. The FOF’s activities were funded through fundraising efforts within ASSIST regions and contributions from supporters.
Today, ASSIST remains committed to standing by officers and their families during times of loss. Your donation can make a difference in supporting those who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. Stand with us and donate to the Fallen Officer Fund to show your solidarity and support.
March 7, 2023
How You Do Training Matters!
Author: ASSIST
Over the last year the security profession in Texas has seen the emergence of schools offering Level 3 armed security officer training 100% online. They then refer the students to resources for the firearm certification for Level 3. The issue with this is a lack of quality training that can only be done in person with interaction with a qualified instructor. Additionally, it was never the intention of the State of Texas for self-defense, weapon retention, weapon handling and handcuffing techniques to be taught on-line. These topics should only be taught in person and in a classroom setting by the instructor.
Therefore, ASSIST recommends in class in-person training for all aspects of Level 3 and Level 4 training in the State of Texas. The legitimate schools in Texas see this lack of in-person training as harmful to the profession, and a liability. Reputable schools will not do the Firearm Certification for online only candidates. Many licensors have determined that they will not hire candidates that completed an online certification. This leaves the unsuspecting students in a a bad situation unable to gain employment. Alternatively, if the student finds a place that accepts their online training, they risk entering into a critical situation without the tools to succeed in this profession — the consequences could be harmful or deadly.
ASSIST is attempting to resolve this issue with legislative action during the current legislative session. ASSIST remains the voice advocating and working for professional security providers and officers in Texas. Please contact admin@assist.org to report any unlicensed or inappropriate schools, training activity, or if you have any questions.
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